The annual County Fair drew an impressive field this year, with over 500 entries across livestock, agriculture, crafts, and domestic exhibits. From young 4-H and FFA participants to longtime hobbyists, the competition was fierce and the creativity showcased was truly outstanding.
While every entry demonstrated hard work and dedication, only the top honors are listed here. Congratulations to these winners and to everyone who participated — your efforts made this year’s fair a memorable success. Judges praised the quality, originality, and care shown in the morphing barns, gardens, booths, and exhibits. Plans are already underway for next year, and we look forward to seeing even more entries and fresh ideas.
LIVESTOCK SWINE (PIGS)
Gilt Grand Champion - Kinsley Deavours - Merritt Gilt Reserve Champion Bennett Sam – Merritt Gilt Bred & Owned Jaylee Gloria – Sayre Barrow Grand Champion Iceyn Gloria - Sayre Barrow Reserve Grand Champion - Lakyn Poole – Sayre (9-12) Junior Showmanship Bennett Sam – Merritt (13-15) Intermediate Showmanship Kinsley Deavours – Merritt (16-18) Senior Showmanship Evan Weirsma - Elk City
OVINE (SHEEP) Ewe Grand Champion Cassidy Carter – Merritt Ewe Reserve Grand Champion Karch Carlson – Sayre Ewe Bred and Owned Cassidy Carter – Merritt Wethers Grand Champion Luke Thomas - Elk City Wethers Reserve Grand Champion Nate Thomas - Elk City (9-12) Junior Showmanship Emery Deavours – Merritt (13-15) Intermediate Showmanship Cassidy Carter – Merritt (16-18) Senior Showmanship Karch Carlson – Sayre
CAPRINE (GOATS) Doe Grand Champion Ethan Coker – Erick Doe Reserve Grand Champion Ethan Coker – Erick Bred & Owned Ethan Coker – Erick WWethers Grand Champion Ethan Coker – Erick Wethers Reserve Grand Champion Kate White – Sayre (9-12) Junior Showmanship Kate White – Sayre (13-15) Intermediate Showmanship Ethan Coker – Merritt (16-18) Senior Showmanship Hope Metcalf - Elk City
BOVINE (CATTLE) Heifer Grand Champion Emma Coker – Erick Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Emma Coker – Erick Bred & Owned Emma Coker – Erick Steer Grand Champion Tucker Long – Erick Steer Reserve Grand Champion Moxee Martin – Sayre (9-12) Junior Showmanship Moxee Martin – Sayre (13-15) Intermediate Showmanship Tucker Long – Erick (16-18) Senior Showmanship Emma Coker – Erick
POULTRY (CHICKENS) Poultry Grand Champion Waylon Forrester – Merritt Poultry Reserve Grand Champion Trapper Preston Elk City BEST OF FAIR ENTRIES YOUTH OPEN CLASS Youth Expressive Arts: Oil Kenie Pope Youth Needlework: Croheted Item not Listed - Avery Myers Youth Cakes: Decorated Cake – Lennon Long Youth Soft Spreads: Jelly, light-medium color – Brylee Prtchard Youth Photography: Wildlife – Sophie Ferrero Youth Floral Arrangements: Fresh – Kayley Yates Youth Fruit & Nuts: Any variety, unshelled – Sophia Guy Youth Vegetables: Garden Basket – Lauren Yates
ADULT OPEN CLASS
Adult Fine Arts: Wood Burning – Eddie Gibson Adult Expressive Arts: Oil – Lisa Thompson Adult Quilted Textiles: Quilt, machine pieced & machine quilted – Lynette Goodman Adult Needlework: Embroidery Work – Coletta Greer Adult Cakes: 3-layer white cake with white icing, your choice of decorations and fillings – Juy Long Adult Pies: Pecan Pie – Virginia Reid Adult Canned Vegetables: Green Beans – Amy Yates Adult Photography Class: Wildlife, scenic – Connie Forrero Adult Floral Arrangments: Fresh miniature Marinita Lakey Adult Fruit & Nuts: Any variety, unshelled – Jamey Guy
